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Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Caughlin Ranch Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at Caughlin Ranch Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Caughlin Ranch Elementary in Reno, NV. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website states that all program team members are background checked. While specific Google reviews for 'Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark' were not found, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, often highlighting its engaging, hands-on STEM activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type is unknown, as it's a program hosted at a school rather than directly run by it. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4885 Village Green Pkwy, Reno, NV 89519
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Caughlin Ranch Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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